Madison STR occupancy is limited by bedroom count and building code egress standards, typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, per MGO Chapter 32 licensing standards.
Under Madison General Ordinances Chapter 32 and state Tourist Rooming House rules (WI Admin Code ATCP 72), maximum occupancy is determined by the number of approved sleeping rooms, egress windows, and smoke/CO detection coverage. A common standard is two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests, not to exceed building code capacity. Sleeping in non-bedroom spaces (basements without egress, living rooms) is prohibited. Madison zoning may also limit the number of unrelated adults in single-family homes under its familial relationship definitions. Occupancy must be posted in the rental and cannot be exceeded even for short stays.
Exceeding licensed occupancy is an MGO Chapter 32 violation with forfeitures and potential license action.
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